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Cole's Boston Favorites
Neptune Oyster is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

1. Neptune Oyster

9.0
63 Salem St (at Morton St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North End · 356 tips and reviews

2. Row 34

9.2
383 Congress St, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · 184 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: An effing stupendous beer list with oysters that make the beer seem paltry. Island Creeks. Get 'em and shut the hell up.

3. Drink

348 Congress St (at A St), Boston, MA
Cocktail Bar · Seaport District · 234 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: It's the best cocktail bar in Boston without breaking a sweat. And you shouldn't either, when you notice there's no menu. Tell 'em what you like and they'll make you happy.

4. Harpoon Brewery

9.0
306 Northern Ave (at Harbor St), Boston, MA
Brewery · Seaport District · 320 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Hell of a fun way to kill an afternoon, and the brewery tour isn't necessary. Just come, drink, and try the pretzels.

Union Oyster House is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

5. Union Oyster House

8.3
41 Union St (at Hanover St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 281 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Hey, its history. You're in Boston. You don't wanna ignore history, do you? (The food isn't great but it's still worth your time, plus it's hard to mess up oysters).

The Bleacher Bar is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

6. The Bleacher Bar

8.4
82A Lansdowne St (at Fenway Park), Boston, MA
Sports Bar · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 90 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Overpriced and crowded unless the game sucks, but damn, this is a cool way to experience the best park in baseball.

Trade is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

7. Trade

8.1
540 Atlantic Ave (at Congress St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 74 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: I dig the vibe in here. They have a solid seafood menu, and the beer list and cocktails are well above average (especially for the area).

Boston Public Library is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

8. Boston Public Library

9.4
700 Boylston St (at Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
Library · Back Bay East · 163 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Everyone raves about the McKim building, but don't forget to spread the love to the Johnson building, especially with the renovation by William Rawn. Great for all architecture buffs.

Lucky's Lounge is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

9. Lucky's Lounge

8.1
355 Congress St (at A St), Boston, MA
Bar · Seaport District · 94 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Old school as heck. Come after you've had too many elsewhere and continue to have more. The stairs might look challenging, but you can do it, you knucklehead.

Sportello is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

10. Sportello

348 Congress St, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Seaport District · 110 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: The space is as beautiful and brilliant as the food. Excellent wine list. I wasn't crazy about the Italian cocktails but that's just a personal preference.

Sam LaGrassa's is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

11. Sam LaGrassa's

8.9
44 Province St (btwn Bromfield & School), Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Boston · 108 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Now that's a tasty sandwich. If it's your first time, don't crack under the pressure. It'll be worth it when sauce is dripping down your face and the meat sweats start.

George Howell Coffee is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

12. George Howell Coffee

8.9
505 Washington St, Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Boston · 56 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: This has to be the best coffee shop in Boston, right? Splendid coffee, exciting selection of coffee equipment, beautiful design, and fast WiFi — can you ask for more?

Black Rose is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

13. Black Rose

8.2
160 State St (at Commercial St), Boston, MA
Irish Pub · Financial District · 112 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: It's on the fringe of tourist hell, but it's one of the best Irish bars in Boston in my book.

Modern Pastry Shop is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

14. Modern Pastry Shop

8.6
263 Hanover St (btwn Cross & Richmond), Boston, MA
Pastry Shop · North End · 159 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Mike’s is for tourists. Modern forever!

The Sinclair is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

15. The Sinclair

8.9
52 Church St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · Harvard Square · 79 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Super cool vibe. Like, seriously good design. So much better than most rock clubs. Also a killer lineup of music (and beers).

The Envoy Hotel, Autograph Collection is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

16. The Envoy Hotel, Autograph Collection

8.3
70 Sleeper St (Northern Ave), Boston, MA
Hotel · Seaport District · 12 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Beautiful, trendy hotel that's convenient to the airport, all the new restaurants and bars in the Seaport, and Downtown Boston. Don't skip Outlook in the lobby or Lookout on the roof.

The Butcher Shop is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

17. The Butcher Shop

8.7
552 Tremont St (Waltham St), Boston, MA
Gastropub · South End · 64 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Order the TBS Burger. It’s not always on the menu but they’ll still make it. Top notch cheeseburger with gruyere, caramelized onions, bacon, and pickles. Plus, it’s served with a salad, not fries.

Hojoko is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

18. Hojoko

8.5
1271 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Japanese Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 39 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Not often a hotel restaurant just happens to be one of the best restaurants in the neighborhood. Get the Funky Chicken Ramen and Brains on Crack!

Tasty Burger is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

19. Tasty Burger

9.0
86 Van Ness St, Boston, MA
Burger Joint · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 233 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: If you’re feeling extra gluttonous, go for the Green Monster shake.

Bukowski Tavern is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

20. Bukowski Tavern

7.8
50 Dalton St (btwn Belvidere & Boylston), Boston, MA
Dive Bar · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 147 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: I dare you to find a bar with as much character. Quirky and irreverent vibe with a stellar draught beer list and good burgers and hot dogs.

The Verb Hotel is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

21. The Verb Hotel

9.1
1271 Boylston St (Fenway Park), Boston, MA
Hotel · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 19 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: This place is extremely cool. Love the vibe, the vinyl, the heated pool in the winter; it’s all great. A gem in a sea of generic hotels.

Design/Research Building is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

22. Design/Research Building

48 Brattle St (at Story St), Cambridge, MA
Historic and Protected Site · Harvard Square · No tips or reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: An architectural icon, Ben Thompson's D/R spearheaded modern product and industrial design in the United States.

Saltie Girl Seafood Bar is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

23. Saltie Girl Seafood Bar

9.1
281 Dartmouth St., Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Back Bay East · 59 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: I’m obsessed with their oysters and spin on clam chowder (thinner, multiple types of clam). Really, the entire menu is full of inventive dishes that’s a refreshing shift from classic Boston seafood.

Nathalie is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

24. Nathalie

8.1
186 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA
Wine Bar · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 2 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Didn't expect to find a place like this so close to Fenway, but damn is it good. Natural wines, good snacks, cool vibe, and great folks behind the bar.

25. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

8.8
280 Fenway, Boston, MA
Art Museum · Medical Center Area · 175 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: Come for the history, take a gander at the art, but linger for the stunning courtyard.

Coppa is one of Cole's Boston Favorites.

26. Coppa

9.0
253 Shawmut Ave (at Milford St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 169 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: I can’t believe I went 30+ years without having a Celery Caesar Salad. Possibly the best salad I’ve ever had? Get it.